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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Composites Processing Methods
- Formulation Guidelines
Crystic 2-406PA should be allowed to attain workshop temperature (18ºC - 20ºC) before use. It needs only the addition of a catalyst to start the curing reaction. The recommended catalyst is Catalyst M (or Butanox M50). The catalyst should be added at 1% or 2% into the resin and thoroughly dispersed, shortly before use.
The geltime of the resin can be approximately determined from the table below.
Pot LifeParts of Catalyst M to 100 Parts Crystic 2-406 PA 1.0 2.0 Pot life in Minutes at 15ºC 36 23 Pot life in Minutes at 20ºC 22 16 Pot life in Minutes at 25ºC 16 11 The resin, mold and workshop should be at, or above, 15ºC before curing is carried out.
Properties
- Color
- Typical Liquid Resin Properties
- Laminate properties
- Interfacial Properties
- Resin Properties - Unfilled Casting (Cured)
- Note
* Curing Schedule - 24 hrs at 20ºC, 3 hrs at 80ºC
† Curing Schedule - 24 hrs at 20ºC, 5 hrs at 80ºC, 3 hrs at 120ºC
** C.S.M Laminate made with 4 layers 450g/m CSM Curing schedule - 24hrs at 20ºC, 16hrs at 40ºC
***24hrs delay between 2 lay-ups of 2 x 450 g/m² chopped strand mat
****2 x 450 g/m² CSM. Allowed to gel. Then 700 g/m² pure resin interface Then 24hrs delay. Then 2 x 450 g/m² CSM.
††Data obtained using 5 days delay instead of 24hrs
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Viscosity (at 25°C, 37.35 s⁻¹) | 4.4 | Poise | BS 2782 |
| Viscosity (at 25°C, 4500 s⁻¹) | 2.5 | Poise | BS 2782 |
| Specific Gravity (at 25°C) | 1.1 | — | BS 2782 |
| Volatile Content | 41 | % | BS 2782 |
| Acid Value | 16 | mg KOH/g | BS 2782 |
| Stability (at 20°C) | 3 | Months | BS 2782 |
| Gel Time (at 25°C, using 1% Catalyst M (or Butanox M50)) | 16 | Minutes | BS 2782 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Glass Content (P.B) | 29.3 | % | BS 2782 |
| Tensile Strength (P.B) | 113 | MPa | BS 2782 |
| Tensile Modulus (P.B) | 7500 | MPa | BS 2782 |
| Elongation (at break) (P.B) | 1.8 | % | BS 2782 |
| Flexural Strength (P.B) | 224 | MPa | BS 2782 |
| Flexural Modulus (P.B) | 6900 | MPa | BS 2782 |
| Glass Content (E.B) | 27.4 | % | BS 2782 |
| Tensile Strength (E.B) | 74 | MPa | BS 2782 |
| Tensile Modulus (E.B) | 6900 | MPa | BS 2782 |
| Elongation (at break) (E.B) | 1.3 | % | BS 2782 |
| Flexural Strength (E.B) | 196 | MPa | BS 2782 |
| Flexural Modulus (E.B) | 6800 | MPa | BS 2782 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Unnotched Charpy Impact Strength (Normal***) | 72 | kJ/m² | ISO 179 |
| Single Lap Shear Strength (Normal***) | 3.8 | MPa | BS 4994 Appendix |
| Short Beam Shear Strength (Normal***) | 22 | MPa | BS 2782 Method 341A |
| Fracture Surface Energy (Normal***) | 350 | J/m² | Scott Bader test |
| Unnotched Charpy Impact Strength (Resin-rich****) | 70 | kJ/m² | ISO 179 |
| Single Lap Shear Strength (Resin-rich****) | 3.9 | MPa | BS 4994 Appendix |
| Short Beam Shear Strength (Resin-rich****) | 21 | MPa | BS 2782 Method 341A |
| Fracture Surface Energy (Resin-rich****) | 300 | J/m² | Scott Bader test |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Barcol Hardness (Model GYZ 934-1)* | 45 | — | BS 2782 |
| Deflection Temperature (under load 1.80 MPa) †* | 62 | ºC | BS 2782 |
| Water Absorption (24h, at 23°C)* | 14 | mg | BS 2782 |
| Tensile Strength* | 54 | MPa | BS 2782 |
| Tensile Modulus* | 3700 | MPa | BS 2782 |
| Elongation (at break)* | 1.7 | % | BS 2782 |
| Specific Gravity (at 25°C)* | 1.2 | — | BS 2782 |
| Volumetric Shrinkage* | 8.35 | % | BS 2782 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Quality Standards
- Approvals
Crystic 2-406PA is approved by Lloyd’s Register of Shipping for the construction of craft under their survey.
It also meets the requirements of BS 3532 : 1990 : Type A
Technical Details & Test Data
- Additives
The addition of certain pigments, fillers or extra styrene may adversely affect the properties of Crystic 2-406PA. Users should seek advice from our Technical Service Department before making any additions.
- Post Curing
Satisfactory laminates for many applications can be made from Crystic 2-406PA by curing at workshop temperature (20ºC). For optimum properties and long term performance, however, laminates should be post cured before being put into service. The laminate should be allowed to cure for 24 hours at 20ºC, and then be oven cured for 3 hours at 80ºC or 16 hours at 40ºC.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
Crystic 2-406PA is supplied in 25kg and 200 kg containers. Bulk supplies can be delivered by road tanker.
Storage & Handling
- Storage
Crystic 2-406PA should be stored in the dark in suitable closed containers. It is recommended that the storage temperature should be less than 20ºC where practical, but should not exceed 30ºC. Ideally, containers should be opened only immediately prior to use. Where they have to be stored outside, it is recommended that they are kept in a horizontal position to avoid the possible ingress of water.